16-year-old who allegedly struck, killed man during car chase was on an ankle monitor until 2 days before deadly crash

The teen’s father asked the court to keep him on electronic home detention, but it was removed. Two days later, the 16-year-old was implicated in the deadly crash.

KENT, Wash. — A 16-year-old who allegedly struck and killed a Kent man during a car chase in July now faces charges of second-degree murder and vehicular homicide in the man’s death.

The suspect, identified as Atreyu Batts in court documents, pleaded not guilty Monday to all seven felony charges he faces in adult court related to the crash. 

Batts was already involved in the juvenile justice system for separate incidents that took place before the July 13

→ Continue reading at King 5

Similar Articles

Advertisment

Most Popular